A Cup O' Joe: DIY Facial Scrub. The following article was written by PETA intern Sofia Hueter.
Many of us are accustomed to the daily ritual of guzzling cup after cup of coffee to stay awake because it is so ingrained in our society that habitually drinking something with caffeine in it every few hours is the best way to fight fatigue. Caffeine does, in fact, help to ward off our lingering morning drowsiness, but drinking coffee, though often delicious and enjoyable, is not the only way to get the caffeine fix that your body craves. Did you know that your body can absorb caffeine through the skin? Although the exact concentrations of caffeine that can permeate the layers of your skin is still being researched, scientists do agree that, even if soaking your body with coffee doesn’t deliver the same kick that several cups of coffee do, it can provide you with a nice energy boost.
In addition to giving you a pick-me-up, coffee has other benefits. Mix the coffee grounds and olive oil. DIY - MAKE YOUR OWN WAX FOR HAIR REMOVAL. I was chatting with someone on my flight back from my vacation.
She lived in another country where salons are hard to come by or if they are around, they aren't very good. So, sometimes a girl has got to depend on herself. Beauty Tips - Skincare at WomansDay.com - Womans Day. Whether it's for antiaging creams, acne medicine or exfoliating scrubs, American women spend a bundle on maintaining their beauty.
In fact, a 2008 YWCA report found that U.S. women dole out around $7 billion—roughly $100 per month—on cosmetics and beauty products. But there’s a select group who prefer to go the old-fashioned route, choosing cheaper skincare methods that use household goods. From removing makeup with vegetable shortening to dabbing hemorrhoid cream under the eyes, discover eight of the most bizarre ways women bolster their beauty routines. No Stubble Left Behind Reality TV star Caroline Manzo brought shaving to light on an episode of Real Housewives of New Jersey. Get Basted And here we thought cooking spray was for our skillet! Wipe Away the Puffiness In addition to dazzling eyeshadows and lustrous bronzers, every makeup artist has hemorrhoid cream in her arsenal.
Jolt Cellulite into Submission Sorry, Marilyn—on most busy days, coffee is actually a girl’s best friend. Do-it-yourself sugar scrub. If you didn't know from earlier posts, this christmas was my second DIY christmas. since i have so many family members, what i end up doing is making a lot of the same things for several people. like this sugar scrub for the ladies!
This stuff is a great exfoliator, smells and feels and looks so good, and contains ingredients that are amazingly healthy for your skin. it is totally non-toxic; you could even EAT it! Though i would recommend not eating it, since it is mainly just sugar. just take a taste after you make it; i did! (super yummy! Hehe.) this is so easy to make, and is such a great gift. and look how pretty! I love 'em. the blue is an almond scent, then we have grapefruit and lemon. up there in the top right photo, the cream color is also almond.
The Complete Guide to Waxing for Beginners. Nothing beats waxing for smooth, hair-free skin all summer long.
Because waxing removes hair at the root the results are more effective and last longer than shaving. Bikini and Brazilian Waxing Tips - Hair Removal Facts at WomansDay.com. In the last several years, waxing has become a common (and popular) service offered at salons and spas.
Whether it's the eyebrow, upper lip, armpit or, well, someplace more intimate, many people choose waxing for longer-lasting hair removal. But to those who've never done it (or who’ve done it once and had a bad experience), it can seem a bit daunting. If you're thinking about giving waxing a try, we've spoken to the experts and gotten the inside scoop on everything from preparation and pain to what kind of results to expect, so you can be well prepared when it comes time to take it all off—your hair, that is. Who Should WaxWaxing is a great alternative to shaving if you have hair you’re uncomfortable with, says Cornelia Zicu, chief creative officer at the Elizabeth Arden: Red Door Spas. DIY facial using only 2 ingredients. You want a facial. You need a facial. But your wallet is sort of… well… your wallet is a bit of a tightwad; it thinks you need to ease up on the beauty budget a little.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to break up with anyone just yet; I’ve got a cheap fix for your facial needs. You knew I would, I always do. A homemade facial mask using only baking soda and water. Step 1: Measure 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water. Do You Know What Causes Pimples? Did you know that the location of your blemish can tell you how it got there in the first place?
Beautylish got the lowdown on "pimple geography" from Dermalogica Director of Global Education, Annet King. Learn why your zits can give you clues about other issues in your body. The International Dermal Institute created face mapping, a skin analysis system that divides your face into 14 zones that you can individually analyze and treat. "The concept came to us one day as we discussed the fallacy of traditional skin treatment," Annet says.
"We always taught classes on Chinese face reading and skin analysis, so it seemed advantageous to combine both schools of thought. What about skin issues on the body?